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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9403, 1 April 1898, Page 4

Sports. COOK'S GARDENS BOAIVD OF CONTROL. IMMENSE ATHLETIC & CYCLING CARNIVAL. (In aid of further improvements to the new grounds.) To bo hold on EASTER MONDAY, (April 11th, 1898), OK Cook's Gardens, Wanganui. MOST VARIED PROGRAMME EVER OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC IN THE NORTH ISLAND. /-»■« k Given oway in w ■»< oblOO PiisseMoneyand^l 55 Trophies. PnooiiAJum of Events. WANGANUI LICENSED VICTUALLERS' HANDICAP, of six distancea (lor Professional Rmineia). Total £62, including Points Prizes of Ist £G, 2nd £3, 3rd £1 (given in cash). Pouita to count, Ist 5, 2nd 3, 3rd 1. Run under the rules of tho Wanganui Caledonian Society. 100 Yards Flat Handicap. Ist £5, 2 nd £2, 3rd £1. Winners of hpata not placed in final, 10s. Nomination 2s, acceptance 3s. 220 Yards Flat Handicap. Ist £5, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Winners of heats not placed in final, 10s. Nomination 2s, acceptance 3s. 440Yavd-j Flat Handicap. Ist £5, 2nd £2, 3id £1. Nomination 23, acceptance 3s. Yards Flat Handicap. Ist £7, 2nd £3, 3rd £1. Nomination 3s, acceptance 4s. Milo Flat Handicap. Ist £8, 2nd £3, 3rd£l. Nomination 3s, acceptance ss. 220 Yards Hurdlea. Ist £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £1, Nomination 2s, acceptance Is. GREAT EASTER-DAY HANDICAP, of five distances (for Cash Cyclists). Total £50, including points prize valuo £10 10s. Run under the Rules of The New Zealand Leaguo of Wheeelmen. " 4-Mile Dash. Ist £2, 2nd £I, 3id 10s. J-Milo Dash. Ist £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Winners of heats not placed in final, 103 each. Nomination 2s, acceptance Is. 1-Mile Cycle. Ist £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Winners of heats not placed in final, 10s each. Nomination 2s acceptance Is. 2 Mile Cycle. Ist £4, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Nomination 2s, acceptance 2s. 3-Miles Cycle. Ist £5, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Nomination 2s, acceptance 3s S-Miles Cycle. Ist £6, 2nd £3, 3rd £1. Nomination 3s, acceptance 3s. EASTER HANDICAP, of three distancet (for Amateur Runners) . Total value, including points prize, £30. Run under Rules of New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association. 100 Yards Flat. lßt trophy value £2, 2 nd £1 (value). 440 Yards Flat. Ist trophy valuo £3, 2 nd £1 (value). 880 Yards Flat. Ist trophy valuo £4, 2 nd £1 (value). Nomination, 2s Gd In each event. SCHOOL BOYS' RACES. 100 yds and 220 yds Flat (open to pupils nttendiug Collegiate School). Trophies presented to Ist and 2nd in each event. Nomination, Cd in each event. 100 yds and 220 yds Handicap (open to pupils attending other schools in the Wanganui district. Trophies pieBented to Ist and 2nd in each event. Nomination, Gd in each event. Entries for all eventn close with the Secretary, George Tuffln, Post Office, Wanganui, on WEDNESDAY, the 30th March, at 8 p.m. Handicaps declared and published iii the local papers on or about Saturday, 2nd April. , Entries for Cash and Amateur Oyollng Events must he made upon the respective entry forms, such forms to bo obtained from the Secretary. All competitors (Running and Cycling) must send in, together with nominations, neon ect record of perfoimancea for the two years previous to nominatuig. If no performances during that period, last three to ho enclosed Cyclists MUST state weight and gearing of machines. Compotitora must ho clothed in proper athletic costume, i.e., sleeved jersey and knickers. Entries mdst disclose correct names of nominators. Disqualifications for breaches of Rules will be enforced. All competitors nominated allowed use of Grounds for training purposes until date of Sports. Luncheon, Afternoon Tea, &c, &c, on the grounds at town prices. Excursion Trains, North and South, delayed to suit the convenience of conntry visitors. Admission to Ground — Adults, Is ; Children (under 12), Gd. Grand Stand la. GEORGE TUFFIN, Secretary. DATEa RACING CLUB FOR HACKS ONLY. EASTER MONDAY, lira APRIL, 1898. President, G. Hutchiaon, Eaq , M.H.R. VicePresident, R. A Adams, Eaq. Judge, B. H. Nolan, E->q. Haurticapper, S. E Henry. Slarler, M. i\ Bjird. Timekeeper aud Clerk of the Scales, T. E. Hamertoii. Clerk of tho Course, P. Eastbury. Treasurer, H. O. Clarke. Pboqbaitme : 1. Handicap Hurdlea of 30 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soya out of tho stakes. Distance H miles, over fix flights of hurdles 3ft 6in High. The winner of any Hurdle Race after the declaration of the weights to carry a penalty of lOlbs. Nomination 10s, acceptance 20s. To start at 11.45 a.m. 2. Flying Handicap, roys ; second horse to reooive 6 soys out of tho stakes. Distance J-mile. Nomination 10b, acceptance 16s. To stait at 12.30 p.m. 3. Catch Weights, of 20 soys ; second horse to receive o soys out of the stattes. Distanco 41 furlongs. Open to horses thut have never won a handicap flat race. Entraoce 20s on general entry night. To start ut 1 p in. 4. Fatea Easter Handicap, of 00 soys ; second horse to receive 10 soys aud third horse 6 soys out of the stakes Distauce 1} miles. Nomination 20s, acceptance 303 To start at 2 p.m. 5. Farmers' Plate, of 2i soys ; second horse to receive S soys out of stakes. Diitance 1 mile. Entrance 25s on general entiy night. For all horses that have never stai ted for any other race (Farmers' Plates excepted; and winners of those barred) ; welter woight for age ; open to all horses trained in and the bona fide property of rotfdents within the boundaries of Patea and Hawera Counties for three months prior to date of racing. To start at 245 p in. 6. Alton Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stakes. Distance 1 mile. Nomination 10s, acceptance 20s. To start at 3 p.m. 7. Final Stakes, of 20 soys ; second horse to receive 6 ssvs out of the stakes. Distance 4{ furlongs. Open to horsri that have never won a haudicap flat race ; weight not les3 than 9 t>tone. The wiDner of Catoh Weights to carry a penalty of lOlbs. Entrance 20s on general entiy night. To start at 4 45 p.m. DATES OF NOMINATIONS, ACCEPTANCES, AND GENERAL ENTRIES. Nominations up to 8 p.m. on FRIDAY, March 11 Ih, IS9S. Weights declared on MONDAY, 21st March, 189?. Acceptances and General Entries up to 8 p m. on April Ist, 1898. EXJLISS AND REGULATIONS. 1. A hack is a horse that has never won an advertised rate, is not nominated for any race at time cf start, nor for sir months previous thereto (hack and hunter races excepte>l). 2. The winner of any race after the declaration ol weights to carry a penalty of 7lbs; tivo orn.oresuchraies t>lbs. 3. No nominations or acceptauce3 will be received uuless accompanied by the necessary amount in ccsh. 4. Performances of honos must be sent in with nominations.